Afternoons for Friday 3 November 2023

 

1:15 Why women don't know they're having a heart attack

When most people imagine what it might feel like to have a heart attack, many first think of an intense crushing chest pain.

But around 20% of patients actually present with no chest pain at all, and women are less likely to have chest pain than men.

This according to a research project by Whitireia student and academic at Te Pūkenga.

To tell us what to watch out for instead - especially in females, Programme Manager of Paramedicine at Whitireia, Belinda Westenra speaks to Jesse.

1:25 NZ water filter helping Ukraine children to access clean drinking water

The destruction of essential infrastructure in Ukraine means many children don't have access to clean drinking water.

Water sources have become increasingly polluted with mud, bacteria and toxic chemical residue from explosives.

New Zealand water scientist Tara Okan has created a water filter to help children on the front line make clean drinking water. There's also a givealittle to support the initiative.

Tara speaks to Jesse.

1:35 CODES, a musical project based on a 'secret language'

Time to turn back the clock to a time when same sex relationships were illegal. Sadly we don't have to turn the clock that far, it was only in 1984 that law changed here in Aotearoa.

During those dark times, in terms of the law, the LGBT community came up with their own way of communicating their sexuality and other messages to avoid being arrested or targeted.

Here's a collection of research from AUT about rainbow history in Aotearoa New Zealand.

That signalling is the reason the musical ensemble CODES has formed, a project involving Tim Stewart, who's been part of Supergroove and Hopetoun Brown for many years.

Tim speaks to Jesse.

1:45 Freaky Friday

A firm weekly favourite, Freaky Friday, is back again with spooky tales of coincidence and unexplained encounters!

If you have anything spooky, eerie or oddly coincidental to share with listeners, text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz.

2:10 Film Review with Dom Corry

Today Dom reviews Loop Track, Bad Behaviour and Cat Person.

2:20 NZ Live: Albi and the Wolves

For NZ Live today we're joined by pop-folk band Albi & The Wolves.

They've just released their third studio album Light After Dark.

They've added strings, horns and drums to their three-piece band for a bigger sound.

3:08 Crackers with herby feta and pistachio spread

Today Gretchen Lowe shares a great recipe for summer to take to a bbq or whip up if you're having guests around.

She's got a simple but tasty recipe for home made crackers or lavosh, which you can find here. She's paired that with a delicious, but again easy to make, spread with feta and pistachios which you can find here.

3:16 Music 101: Charlotte Ryan

Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because Friday is new music day - she'll pick us a track to play.

3:25 Weekend Stuff: Indoor plant survival during the holiday period

This week Liz Carlson, an expert on indoor plants, is with Jesse to talk about how to keep yours alive if you're planning an extended break away from home this summer.

If you have any questions for her you can email jesse@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

3:35 Critter of the Week: Purple people eater jellyfish

Today (Nov 3) is World Jellyfish Day - a day to celebrate these remarkable sea creatures that have been around for around 500 million years and are older than the dinosaurs!

The purple people eater jellyfish (also known as the night-light jellyfish and the mauve stinger) is a little jelly that packs a punch! It has stinging cells all over its body and has been known to wipe out entire fish farms. 

3:45 The Panel with Zoe George and David Farrar